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Update
2010-11 Kindergarten Registration Dates
Parents and guardians of students with special needs are reminded to start the intake process by registering their child at their community school within the published dates for Kindergarten Registration.
Full-Day Early Learning Program for 4 and 5 years olds
Ministry of Education approves 16 school sites for September 2010
February is Black History Month
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A Message to the Dufferin Peel Community Regarding Earthquake Relief for Haiti
January 19, 2009
The tragedy of the earthquake in Haiti is becoming ever so more clear to us with each passing day. Our community has responded, as it always does, with great charity and compassion. To date, we have encouraged our staff and our schools to participate in fundraising activities and we have linked with ShareLife, which will forward funds raised to Caritas Internationalis, the Catholic Church's official relief agency. Caritas Internationalis is participating in the Canadian government’s program to match funds raised, which makes our donations even more impactful. Over the next few weeks, we will have a number of local events that we will be announcing to support further fundraising in our community.
This Sunday in our Churches, there will be a special collection for the Haiti relief fund and I encourage your participation.
Many of our students may not have the ability to raise funds personally because of their own financial situation. This is understandable. That is why, regardless of whether or not we are able to raise significant funds, it is just as important to view this event as a teachable moment to share with our students to illustrate that we are all part of one human family; a family loved by God
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25
For whatever efforts that you, your family, or your school community have made or plan to make on behalf of the Haitian people, I wish to thank you.
John B. Kostoff
Director of Education
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Register NOW for Secondary Night School - Winter Session
Secondary Winter Night School Registrations now being accepted. Registration forms are now available on the Adult and Continuing Education webpage or from your Guidance Department.
Classes run from February 10 to May 26, 2010 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. Locations: St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S., Philip Pocock S.S. and St. Marguerite d'Youville S.S.
Last registration day is Wednesday, February 3.
The Winter 2010 Adult and Continuing Education Guide will be distributed in the community and posted on the board website during the week of December 28.
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Homework Help
Free real-time math tutoring now available
Grade 7 to 10 math students at Dufferin-Peel now have access to 20 hours a week of free, online math tutoring to help them improve and succeed in math. Check out Homework Help where certified Ontario teachers are available Sunday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for one-on-one confidential help. Dufferin-Peel is one of 15 English-language boards taking part in this pilot project funded by the Ministry of Education.
We would like to know your thoughts on Homework Help.
If you are a parent/guardian or a student we would like to here from you.
Click here to take the parent/student survey
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Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School (All Girls’ Regional School)
Grade 9 Registration Continues
The Information and Registration evening on November 19 was a huge success! Grade 9 Registration continues at the school which is located at 115 Glenvale Boulevard in Brampton. Completed registration packages are being accepted in the Guidance Office during school hours. The Grade 9 registration package can be downloaded online at http://www.dpcdsb.org/HNMRY/Guidance or by picking one up at the school directly. For any further information, please call 905-458-5541 ext. 64104.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Power of An Hour! Be an In-School Mentor!
Make a difference in the life of a child in as little as one hour a week by volunteering to be an In-School Mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel in partnership with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board matches elementary girls and boys with a caring adult mentor. Matches meet for one hour each week from September – June during school hours and on school property to share in fun activities such as playing board games, baking or playing sports. The result – increased self esteem, better grades and improved relationships with family and peers.
Children are in need of mentors in our schools and we need your help. You can make a significant difference by volunteering or encouraging your friends and family to mentor a child in a school in their neighborhood. The In-School Mentoring Program is currently offered in 25 Catholic schools across Peel.
Call (905) 457-7288 or visit
www.bbbspeel.com for more information.
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H1N1 Influenza Update
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board takes direction from our provincial and local health authorities on health-related issues and the board continues to work closely with Peel Regional Health as well as the Wellington/Dufferin/Guelph Health Unit on matters related to the H1N1 issue.
Both health authorities reinforce the regular precautions that should be taken to prevent seasonal influenza which includes frequent hand washing, covering the mouth with arm or sleeve when sneezing or coughing and staying home when ill.
If students or staff are concerned because they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness or flu, then they should contact their health care provider or contact TeleHealth at 1-866-797-0000.
Communications to Parents/Guardians and Staff Regarding H1N1 Influenza
For more information about H1N1 Influenza, visit our regional health service authorities' websites:
Additional links
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Immunization Records Screening by Peel Public Health
Peel Public Health is required by law to keep immunization records of all school-aged children in the Region of Peel. The current review of immunization records is a routine process mandated by the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990. Under the Act, students under the age of 18 must provide proof of up-to-date immunization against: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps and rubella. The Act also requires public health departments to issue orders to suspend children whose records are incomplete.
If you have received a letter from Peel Public Health regarding your child’s immunizations, please visit www.immunizepeel.ca for more information or call 905-799-7700. Caledon residents may call 905-584-2216.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reporting Immunization Records
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